Ginger-Zapped Lemonade

Most West Africans don't drink with their meals, prefering a glass of water before or after. This cooling beverage might be served on warm days when friends come for a visit.

Ingredients

6 cups water, divided

1 cup sugar

1/4 cup grated peeled fresh ginger

1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice (about 8 lemons)

Nutritional Information

Calories 109

Caloriesfromfat 0.0%

Fat 0.0g

Satfat 0.0g

Monofat 0.0g

Polyfat 0.0g

Protein 0.2g

Carbohydrate 29.1g

Fiber 0.2g

Cholesterol 0.0mg

Iron 0.0mg

Sodium 1mg

Calcium 4mg

Calories 109

Caloriesfromfat 0.0%

Fat 0.0g

Satfat 0.0g

Monofat 0.0g

Polyfat 0.0g

Protein 0.2g

Carbohydrate 29.1g

Fiber 0.2g

Cholesterol 0.0mg

Iron 0.0mg

Sodium 1mg

Calcium 4mg

How to Make It

Step 1

Combine 1 cup water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; cook 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves, stirring with a whisk.

Step 2

Place ginger on a double layer of cheesecloth. Gather edges of cheesecloth; tie securely. Place the cheesecloth bag in a large pitcher, and add lemon juice. Add the sugar mixture and remaining 5 cups water to pitcher, and stir well. Refrigerate the lemonade for 2 hours or until chilled. Discard cheesecloth bag.

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